Ryan's Renovation, by Romance Author, Marin Thomas 

Harlequin American #1175
ISBN 9780373751792
August 2007
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Ryan's Renovation

A sky-high Manhattan office tower is the perfect place for Ryan McKade to hide from wounds both physical and emotional. Until, that is, his meddlesome grandfather puts a stop to his seclusion and arranges for some old-fashioned backbreaking work at Parnell Bros. Inc., a not-exactly-posh rubbish removal company in blue-collar Queens, New York.

After just a few days on the job, the loner is nursing stiff muscles, evading his coworkers and pretending not to be attracted to Anna Nowakowski, the company's blond secretary. Her cheery personality and compassionate nature are irresistible to a hurting man like Ryan.

Anna is determined to break down the defenses Ryan has spent years building, and Ryan can't help but let the luscious Anna get under his skin. The question is, will they be so enthusiastic about each other once each discovers what the other is struggling so desperately to conceal?


*Recommended Read* The conclusion to Marin Thomas� McKade brother series is a beautifully written story about having the courage to live again after a horrible tragedy. More serious in nature than the previous McKade books, RYAN�S RENOVATION showcases the awesome talent of Marin Thomas, proving that she can pen both humorous and serious stories with equal success.

RYAN�S RENOVATION is an inspirational story, chock full of sweet, touching moments that will literally brand themselves on readers' hearts. Through Ryan�s story readers will learn that bravery isn�t just defined by huge acts of heroism like those of 9/11. True bravery lies in the courage to live life to the fullest despite tragedy and heartbreak. RYAN�S RENOVATION is this reviewer�s recommended read for this month. Readers, you don�t want to miss this one!
--www.ck2skwipsandkritiques

4 Stars Romantic Times- - Ryan's Renovation is a wonderfully touching romance about surviving and finding a reason to go on. Anna is an amazing character. She grew up in foster homes, yet her ability to care is far-reaching.

Ryan�s Renovation scores a five rose review! Marin Thomas saved the best and most touching of her McKade brothers trilogy for last with middle brother Ryan�s story. A plucky heroine who has some meat on her bones and a brain in her head paired with a hero who carries some very real life issues makes for a great read! Put Ryan�s Renovation on that to do list.
-- www.aromancereview.com

An emotional tale of how a modern day tortured hero finds his way home that is guaranteed to wring tears from your eyes and smiles from your lips!
      --- www.romancejunkies.com

 

Ryan McKade, president of the New York City branch of McKade Import-Export, stood on the chipped cement sidewalk in north central Queens and studied the 1950s brick-and-stone building that housed Parnell Brothers Rubbish Removal. As a five-year-old he might have dreamed of becoming a garbageman, but he was thirty-six years old, for God's sake--what had his grandfather been thinking?

The building reminded him of an old fire station. An extra-wide automatic door, with windows along the top half, faced the street. Two sanitation trucks sat parked inside. Parnell Bros. Inc. 1952 painted in bold black lettering across the red brick above the doors. A smaller entrance to the right of the garage area had the word Office etched into the glass pane.

A dingy American flag sagged from a pole--a victim of air pollution. Ryan had noticed the difference in air quality the moment he'd stepped off the train. He was accustomed to cab exhaust across the East